Dazaifu 太宰府市, Fukuoka Prefecture

Dazaifu (Japanese: 太宰府市) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It covers 30 sq km (11.42 sq mi) and has a population of 71,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of Dazaifu dates back to the Japanese ancient times. As early as the 7th century, it was already mentioned, as the site of the Imperial Office for Kyushu. By the 13th century, threat from Mongol invasion as well as decline in imperial authority diminished the town's significance. Dazaifu was the base of the Shoni clan during medieval times. Today the city bears historic sights from its various periods.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Temple, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Planning your trip to Dazaifu

The Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line serves Dazaifu from Fukuoka's Tenjin Station. To reach it by road, take the Fukuoka Expressway Route 2 heading south. It continues as Japan National Route 3 just before reaching Dazaifu.

Zen stone garden at the Komyozenji Temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture

Places of Interest in Dazaifu

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